Best cardiac surgeons in Milan: TOP 7 doctors

Developed the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique – now the standard for mitral valve repair – and performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures at San Raffaele.

• 46 years of experience leading the Cardiac Surgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Author of 600+ peer-reviewed articles on cardiac surgery
• Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Recipient of the European Cardiology Society's gold medal
• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at top US institutions

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Nano leads the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit at San Donato Hospital, specializing in cardiovascular diseases with over 150 publications.

• Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at University of Milan
• Trained at Arizona Heart Institute and Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires
• Member of Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Expert in advanced endovascular therapy techniques

Performs 200+ congenital heart surgeries annually – Dr. Carminati treats both children and adults at San Donato Hospital.

• specializing in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease
• Expert in atrial and ventricular septal defect repairs
• Performs complex cases like Tetralogy of Fallot
• Has operated on high-profile professional athletes

Dr. Francesco Bedogni is an international expert in endovascular and structural heart interventions, serving as Chief of Department at San Donato Hospital.

• European proctor for TAVI and MITRACLIP procedures
• Board member of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Leads clinical studies advancing heart surgery techniques
• Consultant for Italian and international hospitals on complex cases

Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is one of Italy's most experienced cardiac surgeons, renowned for his success in heart-related procedures at San Donato Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cardiac surgeries with high success rates
• Active member in international cardiac interventions
• Recognized expert in both cardiology and cardiac surgery

Professor Lorenzo Menicanti has performed 15,000+ heart surgeries and pioneered the technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle.

• Specializes in cardiac surgery with of experience
• Internationally recognized for innovative surgical techniques
• Author of 160+ highly cited scientific papers
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations